Sherifat Spencer
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with extensive experience in Med-Surg and healthcare environments, seeking to leverage strong clinical skills and patient care expertise to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Committed to patient advocacy, health promotion, and continuous professional development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Woodhull Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Patient Care Technician
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
Home Health Aide
Signature Care LLC
04.2015 - 05.2021
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Woodhull Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- CPR Certification
- Attention to Detail
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient Care Quality
- Client documentation
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support
- Home Health Aide
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Patient Care Technician
Contact
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Education
New York, NY,New York, NY,New York, NY
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Medical Surgical Care, Bellevue Hospital Center (172 hours)
- Pediatrics, Woodhull Medical Center (52 hours)
- Psychiatric, Bellevue Hospital Center (52 hours)
- Obstetrics, Kings County Hospital (52 hours)
- Fundamentals of Nursing, Woodhull Medical Center (112 hours)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Woodhull Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Woodhull Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
Patient Care Technician
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
02.2019 - 06.2022
Home Health Aide
Signature Care LLC
04.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support
- Home Health Aide
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Patient Care Technician
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CUNY School of Professional Studies
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